Risk Management - Climate Risk - Vice President

Bring your Expertise to JPMorgan Chase.  As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As the Risk Management - Climate Risk - Vice President, you will play a leadership role in developing and enhancing methodologies to identify, quantify, and monitor climate risk for Consumer and Community Banking. You will work within credit forecasting, leveraging deep expertise in climate science, actuarial science, or catastrophe modeling to drive innovative solutions and ensure robust risk management practices. You will partner closely with senior leaders, Risk Governance, Controls, and other internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with reporting and data policies, procedures, and controls, while also mentoring and developing junior team members.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate climate risk analytics into the firm’s risk management framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory expectations
• Design, implement, and continuously improve methodologies for assessing and forecasting climate-related risks, with a focus on consumer credit portfolios
• Provide subject matter expertise in climate science, actuarial science, or insurance to inform risk identification, scenario analysis, and model development
• Oversee the analysis and interpretation of large, complex datasets related to climate risk, utilizing advanced analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, GIS).
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management and key stakeholders, adapting communication style to diverse audiences.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in climate risk management, and proactively incorporate them into team processes.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Ensure disciplined project management, clear documentation, and adherence to firmwide governance standards.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Climate Science, or related fields).
• Significant experience in risk modeling, economic scenario analysis, or related fields
• Expertise in climate science, P&C insurance, catastrophe modeling, or climate risk management
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling with large datasets using Python, R, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to drive results, manage complex projects, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and influencing decision-making
• Strong track record of building collaborative partnerships across teams and functions.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

 

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative or scientific field.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques, including GIS.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry standards related to climate risk.